The stock seat has been fine for me but I'm probably going to throw on some higher bars. Maybe heated grips too. Open to suggestions from those in the know.

Her Charlie. Honored that your first post on ADV is here!

Personally, I wouldn't drop all that money you are planning on spending on luggage, etc, without FIRST upgrading the stock seat. I do understand a few claim acceptance with the stocker, but I cannot imagine it. Splurge on a Sargent or Corbin and ride in comfort.

Personally, I wouldn't drop all that money you are planning on spending on luggage, etc, without FIRST upgrading the stock seat. I do understand a few claim acceptance with the stocker, but I cannot imagine it. Splurge on a Sargent or Corbin and ride in comfort.

I find the stock seat to be more comfortable than both sargent and corbin that I have sat on.

I find the stock seat to be more comfortable than both sargent and corbin that I have sat on.

ok.......

We aren't talking racing, spending short times in the seat.

-What do you weigh? Lighter folk seem to be ok with the stock soft foam better than bigger people.
-What is the furthest you have ridden a stock SV seat? Not talking race time. Few care to race on more than a rubber pad.
-What is the furthest you have ridden on a Corbin saddle?
-What is the furthest you have ridden on a Sargent?

I would think your experience and response to those questions would be telling. Sitting down on someone's bike that has a Corbin or Sargent mounted on it means squat.

-What do you weigh?
-What is the furthest you have ridden a stock SV seat?
-What is the furthest you have ridden on a Corbin saddle?
-What is the furthest you have ridden on a Sargent?

I would think your experience and response to those questions would be telling. Sitting down on someone's bike that has a Corbin or Sargent mounted on it means squat.

30k, a couple long trips (couple weeks at a time). on the stock seat, weight 170 with a bony butt. Both sargent and corbin were both uncomfortable just sitting on them. The problem with seats is the investment is high to just test ride it for 1000 miles or so. If the seat aint broke, dont fix it.

Different seats for different butts.

On my KLR the corbin is perfect and the stock sucks, on the fz1, the stock was ok and the cobin sucked.

Has any one had their seat done by "Great Day to Ride"?
Cost wise seams like it may be a good compromise.

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From what I understand from frequenting various forums you are handling this critisim completely wrong. You are supposed to get bent out of shape and start turning towards personal attacks. Get with the program!

I'm 25 years old and 145lbs, so that might be it. You've got to refill the tank every 200mi anyway so walking around should help. I also sit all the way back at the widest part, resting against the pillion for some extra support. I probably just don't know what I'm missing with a good seat.